Tehran: Millions of people gathered in the wanted Tehran on Saturday, the second day of the funeral of Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. People are reaching Imam Khomeini Grand Musalla ramified to pay their last respects. Meanwhile, Iran has moreover given a strong warning to the western countries on the issue of Strait of Hormuz.
Why did people gather for the last rites in Tehran?
Arrangements were made for the unstipulated public in the Grand Musalla on Saturday. Men, women and children wearing woebegone gown were seen raising religious slogans. Foreign delegations had paid tribute on Friday. The wardship estimates that lakhs of people will shepherd the funeral which will last for a week.
It is stuff considered the largest mourning recurrence since the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989. In view of security, metal detectors have been installed in the ramified and in view of the intense heat, arrangements for drinking water and supplies have moreover been made for the devotees.
Through which cities will the last journey pass?
According to the government program, the last yatra will pass through Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad. On July 9, Ayatollah Khamenei will be laid to rest near the Mausoleum of Imam Reza in his hometown Mashhad.
Why is the sepulcher of a 14-month-old girl in the news?
Among the coffins kept in the Grand Musalla, the sepulcher of Khamenei's 14-month-old granddaughter Zahra Mohammadi Golpaygani is moreover included. Her photograph has moreover been kept with him. Khamenei's sepulcher has been covered with the Iranian flag and the red 'Ya Hussein' flag, a symbol of Shia tradition, has been placed on it.
What did Trump requirement well-nigh Iran?
US President Donald Trump personal that in view of Khamenei's funeral, America has decided not to take any military whoopee for a week. He said that Iran wants a settlement and America has given this time on humanitarian grounds. There has been no official response from Iran on this yet.
Why did the news of thousands of graves stuff prepared come out?
According to reports, thousands of new graves have been prepared in Tehran's Behisht-e-Zahra cemetery to deal with any emergency during the funeral. The wardship has moreover deployed special teams to deal with possible accidents and situations of missing people.
